When it comes to home gardening, most people think about vegetables and herbs. Rarely do they consider fruit trees such as apple trees. While apple trees can be challenging to care for, I’ve had some success over the years with an apple harvest. Today I’m sharing my tips to achieve a successful home apple crop […]
Apple Harvest Tips for the Home Gardener
Hardneck Garlic Plant and Growing Tips
Most people know garlic as garlic. It was the same for me, until I discovered there are two types of garlic, softneck garlic and hardneck garlic. Now, planting the hardneck variety in my home garden is one of my favorite fall activities. I prefer planting hard neck garlic for several reasons, one being this variety […]
Garden in August How and What to Plant
“Can I start a garden in August?” Yes, you can! Around this time of the year, many gardeners give up. Their once thriving June crops are slowly dying and turning yellow, beaten down by the summer heat and wildlife. Or they may simply be tired of tending to their garden as the novelty of growing […]
Organic Gardener Gifts for Garden Lovers
If you have a friend who is a gardener on your gift list, I can guarantee they are thinking about their garden year round. In short, they would be the perfect recipient of organic gardener gifts. There are many organic gardening gifts you can purchase for that family member, friend or coworker that will help […]
Organic Lawn Care Tips for Your Yard
When we first became homeowners, I wasn’t sure where to begin when it came to the lawn or garden. Everything was overwhelming. We knew we had to mow the lawn, so we started there. Over time we learned better mowing techniques to strengthen the grass, purchased a new mower and switched to organic lawn care. […]
Herb Garden for Beginners How to Select Plants
One of my favorite parts of gardening is having an herb garden. In my experience, herbs are easy to grow, require little care and many are perennials that come back year after year. They are a great option for a new or beginning gardener. There are literally hundreds of varieties of herbs, and because of this, […]
Get Rid of Deer With These 5 Proven Tactics
The infiltration of deer into home gardens and landscapes is a widespread problem. Deer cause damage to vegetables gardens, trees and ornamental shrubs. Once deer begin eating in your garden, it is more difficult to get rid of deer. This is because their eating patterns are habitual and they will return to the same spot […]